Senior EKG Technician - Cardiology Lab Orange - FT Days

University of California, Irvine•Orange, CA

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

UCI Health is one of California's largest academic health systems and the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine. Established on July 1, 1976, UCI Health has grown into a 1,461-bed health system that includes UCI Health - Orange, UCI Health - Irvine, four Community Network hospitals and a growing network of ambulatory care centers across Orange and Los Angeles counties. As Orange County’s only academic health systems, UCI Health is home to the only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center based in the county, the region’s only American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, American College of Emergency Physicians Gold Level 1 Geriatric Emergency Department and a nationally recognized regional burn center verified by the American Burn Association. Powered by UC Irvine, UCI Health serves 5.6 million people across Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County through excellence in patient care, research and medical education.

Requirements

Understanding of medical terminology, infectious control techniques and age related acuity levels
Must have a certificate of completion of Basic Cardiac Arrhythmia class
Must be willing to travel between locations within the health system as needed.
Minimum three years of EKG experience in the acute care setting
Knowledge of complex cardiac arrhythmias
Experience in recognition of arrhythmia
Current BLS certification
Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English
Ability to maintain flexibility and work well in a constantly changing environment
Must be able to provide proof of work authorization

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of Title 22 and JCAHO standards
Bilingual skills in English and Spanish and/or Vietnamese
Ability to instruct others in the use of equipment and performance of procedures

Responsibilities

Under general supervision performs ECGs, Holter monitors and data management.
Must have a knowledge of complex cardiac arrythmias.
Is required to possess technical knowledge and clinical expertise to perform electrocardiograms, Holter monitor testing and data management.
As the ECG technologist, is responsible for assisting in the stress lab and set up TEE when needed.
Is the superuser for the ECG management system data base, processes and teaching the physicians to read ECGs online.
Is expected to display professional conduct at all times in their interactions with other staff members, patients and visitors.
Self-motivation, ability to work independently and versatility are strong prerequisite characteristics for this position.